David Barajas, center, walks outside an Angleton courthouse Wednesday. ﻿He is accused of fatally shooting Jose Banda in ﻿2012, minutes after Banda plowed into a pickup that Barajas and his two sons had been pushing. His sons were killed. less

David Barajas, center, walks outside an Angleton courthouse Wednesday. ﻿He is accused of fatally shooting Jose Banda in ﻿2012, minutes after Banda plowed into a pickup that Barajas and his two sons had been ... more

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David Barajas walks with his wife, Cindy Barajas, left and his step mother, right, Betty Hernandez as he walk toward court on August 19, 2014 in Angleton, TX. David Barajas is accused of fatally shooting drunken driver, Jose Banda who killed his young sons, David Jr., age 12 and Caleb, age 11. less

David Barajas walks with his wife, Cindy Barajas, left and his step mother, right, Betty Hernandez as he walk toward court on August 19, 2014 in Angleton, TX. David Barajas is accused of fatally shooting ... more

Photo: Thomas B. Shea, For The Chronicle

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David Barajas, charged with murder, walks with wife, Cindy, left, and stepmother, Betty Hernandez, into court in Angleton.

David Barajas, charged with murder, walks with wife, Cindy, left, and stepmother, Betty Hernandez, into court in Angleton.

Photo: Thomas B. Shea, Freelance

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Supporters and family members of Jose Banda prepare to enter the courtroom in Angleton. David Barajas is accused of fatally shooting Banda, who authorities said was driving drunk and crushed Barajas' sons, David Jr., 12, and Caleb, 11, on the highway as they pushed a stalled car. less

Supporters and family members of Jose Banda prepare to enter the courtroom in Angleton. David Barajas is accused of fatally shooting Banda, who authorities said was driving drunk and crushed Barajas' sons, ... more

Photo: Thomas B. Shea, Freelance

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A relative hugs David Barajas before he enters the court on August 19, 2014 in Angleton, TX. David Barajas is accused of fatally shooting drunken driver, Jose Banda who killed his young sons, David Jr., age 12 and Caleb, age 11.

A relative hugs David Barajas before he enters the court on August 19, 2014 in Angleton, TX. David Barajas is accused of fatally shooting drunken driver, Jose Banda who killed his young sons, David Jr., age 12

David Barajas, and his attorney , left, Sam Cammack walk toward the courtroom on August 19, 2014 in Angleton, TX. David Barajas is accused of fatally shooting drunken driver, Jose Banda who killed his young sons, David Jr., age 12 and Caleb, age 11.

David Barajas, and his attorney , left, Sam Cammack walk toward the courtroom on August 19, 2014 in Angleton, TX. David Barajas is accused of fatally shooting drunken driver, Jose Banda who killed his young

Davis Barajas attorney Sam Cammack tries to comfort Barajas wife, Cindy Barajas before the start of the trial on August 19, 2014 in Angleton, TX. David Barajas is accused of fatally shooting drunken driver, Jose Banda who killed his young sons, David Jr., age 12 and Caleb, age 11. less

Davis Barajas attorney Sam Cammack tries to comfort Barajas wife, Cindy Barajas before the start of the trial on August 19, 2014 in Angleton, TX. David Barajas is accused of fatally shooting drunken driver, ... more

Photo: Thomas B. Shea, For The Chronicle

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Supporters of David Barajas family and Jose Banda's family fill the courtroom on August 19, 2014 in Angleton, TX. David Barajas is accused of fatally shooting drunken driver, Jose Banda who killed his young sons, David Jr., age 12 and Caleb, age 11. less

Supporters of David Barajas family and Jose Banda's family fill the courtroom on August 19, 2014 in Angleton, TX. David Barajas is accused of fatally shooting drunken driver, Jose Banda who killed his young ... more

Photo: Thomas B. Shea, For The Chronicle

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The prosecuting attorney for Barajas Banda trial sits in court waiting for the trial to start on August 19, 2014 in Angleton, TX. David Barajas is accused of fatally shooting drunken driver, Jose Banda who killed his young sons, David Jr., age 12 and Caleb, age 11. less

The prosecuting attorney for Barajas Banda trial sits in court waiting for the trial to start on August 19, 2014 in Angleton, TX. David Barajas is accused of fatally shooting drunken driver, Jose Banda who ... more

Photo: Thomas B. Shea, For The Chronicle

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From left to right Vanessa Galindo and Ruby Maldonado friends of Barajas family sit outside the courtroom waiting for the trial to start on August 19, 2014 in Angleton, TX. David Barajas is accused of fatally shooting drunken driver, Jose Banda who killed his young sons, David Jr., age 12 and Caleb, age 11. less

From left to right Vanessa Galindo and Ruby Maldonado friends of Barajas family sit outside the courtroom waiting for the trial to start on August 19, 2014 in Angleton, TX. David Barajas is accused of fatally ... more

Photo: Thomas B. Shea, For The Chronicle

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A family friend of the Barajas family waits outside the courtroom for the trail to start on August 19, 2014 in Angleton, TX. David Barajas is accused of fatally shooting drunken driver, Jose Banda who killed his young sons, David Jr., age 12 and Caleb, age 11. less

A family friend of the Barajas family waits outside the courtroom for the trail to start on August 19, 2014 in Angleton, TX. David Barajas is accused of fatally shooting drunken driver, Jose Banda who killed ... more

Photo: Thomas B. Shea, For The Chronicle

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Davis Barajas, family members, Robert Coronado and Ruby Maldonado carry a cut out of David Barajas' son's David Jr. and Caleb as they walk to court to support David Barajas on August 19, 2014 in Angleton, TX. David Barajas is accused of fatally shooting drunken driver, Jose Banda who killed his young sons, David Jr., age 12 and Caleb, age 11. less

Davis Barajas, family members, Robert Coronado and Ruby Maldonado carry a cut out of David Barajas' son's David Jr. and Caleb as they walk to court to support David Barajas on August 19, 2014 in Angleton, TX. ... more

Photo: Thomas B. Shea, For The Chronicle

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Supporters of the Jose Banda family enter the courtroom on August 19, 2014 in Angleton, TX. David Barajas is accused of fatally shooting drunken driver, Jose Banda who killed his young sons, David Jr., age 12 and Caleb, age 11. less

Supporters of the Jose Banda family enter the courtroom on August 19, 2014 in Angleton, TX. David Barajas is accused of fatally shooting drunken driver, Jose Banda who killed his young sons, David Jr., age 12 ... more

Photo: Thomas B. Shea, For The Chronicle

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David Barajas aunt, Mary Pina talk to reporters outside the courtroom on August 19, 2014 in Angleton, TX. David Barajas is accused of fatally shooting drunken driver, Jose Banda who killed his young sons, David Jr., age 12 and Caleb, age 11. Pina said about 45 friends and family members showed up to support Barajas. less

David Barajas aunt, Mary Pina talk to reporters outside the courtroom on August 19, 2014 in Angleton, TX. David Barajas is accused of fatally shooting drunken driver, Jose Banda who killed his young sons, David ... more

Photo: Thomas B. Shea, For The Chronicle

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David Barajas, center, is accused of killing an alleged drunken driver who hit sons Caleb, center left, and David Jr., far right, while they were pushing their broken-down truck home in December 2012.

David Barajas, center, is accused of killing an alleged drunken driver who hit sons Caleb, center left, and David Jr., far right, while they were pushing their broken-down truck home in December 2012.

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David Barajas Sr. and his young sons were pushing their disabled truck on the night of Dec. 7 when an inebriated Jose Inez Banda slammed
into the truck, killing David Jr., 12, and Caleb, 11. Shortly after the accident, Barajas told relatives he couldn't
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David Barajas Sr. and his young sons were pushing their disabled truck on the night of Dec. 7 when an inebriated Jose Inez Banda slammed
into the truck, killing David Jr., 12, and Caleb, 11. Shortly after the ... more

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Ten-year-old Caleb Barajas and his brother David Barajas, 12,
were killed recently when a driver slammed into the boys as the two were
helping their father push their car after it stalled in Brazoria County.
This is David Barajas, 12. less

Ten-year-old Caleb Barajas and his brother David Barajas, 12,
were killed recently when a driver slammed into the boys as the two were
helping their father push their car after it stalled in Brazoria County. ... more

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Witnesses recount gunshot sounds after fatal DWI crash

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ANGLETON - Three people who came upon a crash scene in Brazoria County where two children were killed by a drunken driver say they heard gunfire moments later.

None of them, though, say they saw anyone at the scene with a gun.

They testified Thursday inside a packed courtroom during the trial of David Barajas, who is charged with murder in the shooting death of 20-year-old Jose Banda in December 2012. Barajas' two boys, 11-year-old Caleb and 12-year-old David Jr., were killed when Banda rear-ended their father's truck.

Shortly after the crash, 911 operators received calls about gunshots fired, and authorities later found Banda slain in the front seat of his Chevrolet Malibu.

Later Thursday, Barajas' attorney, Sam Cammack, would try to place another man in the Malibu with Banda.

Two of the witnesses, William Taylor Duncan, 17, and Landon Lain, 18, testified they saw the crash while driving home together that night. They pulled over when flagged down for help by a man saying his son had been hit.